Archive for October 3rd, 2007
Piniella pulls Zambrano after only 85 pitches (AP)
Lou Piniella stuck to his plan and it was a costly one for the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs manager said he would limit Carlos Zambrano to about 100 pitches against Arizona in Game 1 of the NL playoff series. He had an even quicker hook, lifting his ace after 85 pitches with the game tied […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2007.
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Webb wins duel, kids’ homers help Diamondbacks beat Cubs 3-1 (AP)
Brandon Webb won the duel in the desert. Webb shut down the Chicago Cubs with his superb sinker, and the Arizona Diamondbacks got home runs from two of their kids in a 3-1 victory Wednesday night in their NL playoff opener. Stephen Drew homered in the fourth off Chicago ace Carlos Zambrano, who was pulled […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2007.
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Tigers’ owner on Rodriguez: “I don’t think it’ll be a tough call”
A day before Tigers owner Mike Ilitch planned to discuss Ivan Rodriguez’s $13 million option, he was full of praise for the All-Star catcher.
“Pudge did a big thing for us, putting a face on the franchise,” Ilitch told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. “He’s made a lot of contributions.
“I don’t think it’ll be a […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2007.
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Tigers’ owner on Rodriguez: “I don’t think it’ll be a tough call” (AP)
A day before Tigers owner Mike Ilitch planned to discuss Ivan Rodriguez’s $13 million option, he was full of praise for the All-Star catcher. “Pudge did a big thing for us, putting a face on the franchise,” Ilitch told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. “He’s made a lot of contributions. “I don’t think it’ll […]
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Ken’s notes: Angels coming up empty
The Angels and Phillies struggled at the plate Wednesday. Can they recover in time? Ken Rosenthal breaks down the action.
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Beckett’s mastery continues in playoffs
Josh Beckett’s second straight playoff shutout confirms his stature as the ace of a scary-good Red Sox rotation, Jeff Goodman says.
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Royals to give Kaufmann facelift
The Kansas City Royals broke ground Wednesday on a $250 million renovation of Kauffman Stadium, which will include a new scoreboard, widened concourses and a team hall of fame.
Owner David Glass, team president Dan Glass, and Royals legend George Brett joined other team and local officials to launch the renovation, turning over shovels of dirt […]
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Clark gets nod at first for Arizona (Yahoo! Sports)
Tony Clark is starting at first base instead of Conor Jackson for the Arizona Diamondbacks because he is better…
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Angels short on weapons vs. Red Sox
Josh Beckett’s brilliant game Wednesday made one thing clear for Ken Rosenthal: The Angels are tragically lacking on offense.
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Tom Glavine likely to decline option with Mets, take time for decision (AP)
Tom Glavine is likely to decline his $13 million option with the New York Mets by Friday’s deadline, giving the pitcher time to think about his future. Glavine’s contract said he must make a decision on the option by the fifth day after the Mets concluded their season. “Tom and I have been having discussions […]
Posted: October 3rd, 2007.
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